It's all eyes on Tiger Woods who returns to Augusta charged up and wanting to win. But South Africa also has a decent representation at the 2018 Masters - and here's everything you need to know.

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 18: Tiger Woods prepares to tee off on the second hole during the final round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By MasterCard at Bay Hill Club and Lodge on March 18, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images/AFP

The Masters is one of those golf events that everyone watches – even if they have just a passing interest in the sport.

This year’s field will be the smallest it has been in decades – featuring no more than 87 golfers, the smaller it has been since 1997.

But that doesn’t make it any less interesting.

In fact, some might say that it’s one of the most anticipated tournaments in recent history. All eyes will be on Tiger Woods, who returns to the tournament after a long absence.

Golf’s most famous son will be eyeing is fifth green jacket when the tournament begins next week.

In the lead up to the tournament, Woods has spoken openly about his comeback.

“I’m starting to put the pieces together. I got a second chance on life [with the spinal fusion surgery]. I am a walking miracle.”

His last win came back in 2005, but he’s set his ambitions high.

“I’m just there to win,” he said on his official website. “I’ve been better with each week I’ve competed. A little more crisp.

“I’m just really looking forward to playing at the Masters. It’s the best run tournament in the world. The golf course, the patrons, the entire atmosphere. It’s a golfer’s heaven.”

When is the 2018 Masters and how can I watch?

The Par 3 will take place on 4 April with the full rounds beginning on 5 April.

Coverage of the Masters Par 3 will begin at 21:00 on SuperSport 1 with coverage of day one starting at 15:15 on 5 April – this time on SuperSport 2.

South Africans at the 2018 Masters

Dylan Frittelli

Branden Grace

Trevor Immelman

Louis Oosthuizen

Charl Schwartzel

South African Masters winners

South Africa have had a few winners – Trevor Immelman won it in 2008 while Charl Schwartzel won it in 2011. Gary Player won the tournament three times between 1961 and 1978.

There have also been a few South African runners-up – Louis Oosthuizen being the most recent. He lost a playoff to Bubba Watson in 2012.

Retief Goosen and Rory Sabbatini finished joint runners-up in 2007 and Tim Clark was second the year before. It was the second time The Goose came second, having also lost to Tiger Woods in 2003.

Ernie Els came close twice (in 2000 and 2004) while Player also finished second twice.

Masters 2018 tee times on Thursday

14:30 Austin Cook, Ted Potter, Jr., Wesley Bryan

14:41 Ian Woosnam, Ryan Moore, Jhonattan Vegas

14:52 Mike Weir, Brendan Steele, Matt Parziale (a)

15:03 Jose Maria Olazabal, Kevin Chappell, Dylan Frittelli

15:14 Bryson DeChambeau, Bernd Wiesberger, Matthew Fitzpatrick

15:25 Mark O’Meara, Brian Harman, Harry Ellis (a)

15:36 Vijay Singh, Satoshi Kodaira, Daniel Berger

15:47 Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Pat Perez, Francesco Molinari

15:58 Danny Willett, Kyle Stanley, Jason Dufner

16:09 Hideki Matsuyama, Patton Kizzire, Paul Casey

14:31 Zach Johnson, Martin Kaymer, Branden Grace

14:42 Tiger Woods, Marc Leishman, Tommy Fleetwood

14:53 Sergio Garcia, Justin Thomas, Doc Redman (a)

17:04 Bubba Watson, Henrik Stenson, Jason Day

17:15 Patrick Reed, Charley Hoffman, Adam Hadwin

17:26 Billy Horschel, Chez Reavie, Cameron Smith

17:37 Sandy Lyle, Si Woo Kim, Doug Ghim (a)

17:48 Trevor Immelman, Ian Poulter, Patrick Cantlay

17:59 Angel Cabrera, Ross Fisher, Jimmy Walker

18:10 Fred Couples, Haotong Li, Joaquin Niemann (a)

18:32 Larry Mize, Russell Henley, Shubhankar Sharma

18:43 Bernhard Langer, Tony Finau, Yuta Ikeda

18:54 Charl Schwartzel, Webb Simpson, Yuxin Lin (a)

19:05 Kevin Kisner, Thomas Pieters, Xander Schauffele

19:16 Gary Woodland, Yusaku Miyazato, Tyrrell Hatton

19:27 Phil Mickelson, Rickie Fowler, Matt Kuchar

19:38 Adam Scott, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm

19:49 Jordan Spieth, Alex Noren, Louis Oosthuizen

20:00 Justin Rose, Dustin Johnson, Rafa Cabrera Bello

Broadcast info correct at the time of writing, but are subject to change. Check your listings to make sure.